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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,641.25, 14,462.55 and 2,716.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,641.25, 14,462.55 and 2,716.29 is: 4,074.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,641.25 : 14,462.55 = 2,716.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,641.25/14,462.55 = 2,716.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,641.25x = 14,462.55 × 2,716.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,641.25x = 39,284,479.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,284,479.94/9,641.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.63

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